New BalanceSuperComp Pacer v2
Light, snappy, and beautifully direct, the Pacer v2 pairs PEBA FuelCell foam with a bowed carbon plate to deliver elite propulsion without leaving the ground behind.
For runners who want super-shoe speed with low-profile control, it’s pure race-day focus in its fastest, most streamlined form yet.
Details
In an era of towering race-day stack heights, the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 sets itself apart by delivering super-shoe propulsion in a stripped-down, road-connected format. Purpose-built for 5K to 10K efforts—and equally viable for marathoners who prefer agility over max cushion—it balances racing innovation with a traditional feel that keeps you close to your stride mechanics.
This update introduces a livelier 100% PEBA FuelCell formulation, paired with a slight increase in stack height for improved rebound, while still maintaining the low-to-ground geometry that defines the Pacer experience. Beneath it, the signature bowed carbon plate from the SC Elite v4 works in tandem with Energy Arc architecture, channeling each step into crisp propulsion and dramatic forward snap without added bulk.
The single-layer engineered mesh upper wraps the foot in featherlight breathability, locking in race-day security with a barely-there feel. Completing the performance package, an aggressive forefoot rubber layout adds punch to toe-off, helping you finish fast, clean, and fully in control.
Refined for efficiency, tuned for speed, and designed for runners who want pace-driven precision rather than towering softness, the SuperComp Pacer v2 brings a sharpened, elite-ready ride to shorter distances with unmistakable racing pedigree.
MIDSOLE
- FuelCell is New Balance's most responsive and softest compound to date.
- Energy Arc Carbon-Fiber Plate is designed to be more aggressive providing more pop and propulsion during toe-off.
OUTSOLE
- Strategic Rubber Outsole provides a durable grip and superior rebound.
UPPER
- Single Layer Engineered Mesh delivers an extremely lightweight and breathable experience.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the New Balance SuperComp Pacer v2 compares with 28 current Super Shoes / Race shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- Medium
- Listed weight
- Slightly heavy for category
- Stack
- Notably low for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Shoes / Race
Compared With Super Shoes / Race
| Metric | SuperComp Pacer v2 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 7.4oz | 6.75oz | Heavier (77th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 35mm | 40mm | Lower (20th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 27mm | 33.5mm | Lower (16th percentile) |
| Drop | 8mm | 6mm | Higher (89th percentile) |
| Price | $200 | $270 | Lower range (20th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 35mm heel stack is 5.0mm below the current Super Shoes / Race median of 40mm (n=28).
- Its 27mm forefoot stack is 6.5mm below the current Super Shoes / Race median of 33.5mm (n=28).
- At $200, its price sits $70 below the median of the 28 current Super Shoes / Race shoes in the Cadence database ($270).
